Under contract with the Spanish heavyweights until June 2020, Abdennour said on Instagram: "Every ending marks a new beginning as they say. Today my adventure with Valencia ends with a new challenge elsewhere.

"I've spent two great seasons with them, I'm going to miss my teammates. I hope this season will be a good one for them. I will try to follow them.

"Thanks to the Valencia fans for their loyalty," he added. "I'm very proud to have defended these colours."

The 28-year-old previously represented Toulouse and Monaco in the French top flight after beginning his career with Etoile du Sahel in his homeland, before signing for Valencia in 2015.

However, he often struggled to impress during his two seasons in Spain during a period of crisis for the club, despite his rugged style and versatility.